Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology

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The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics conducts research in computational mathematics, discrete mathematics, mathematical modelling and analysis, and mathematical statistics. Our teaching is conducted at all levels and includes mathematics, mathematical statistics and computational science. Among our partners are international research groups, academic institutions, public organizations and companies.

The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is advertising a postdoctoral position in extremal combinatorics. A successful application will be expected to work on site in Umeå and to participate in the activities of the research group in discrete mathematics. Application deadline: 2018-06-03.

The Discrete Mathematics Group invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in extremal combinatorics. Research in extremal combinatorics at Umeå is led by group leaders Victor Falgas-Ravry and Klas Markström. Besides extremal combinatorics, the Discrete Mathematics group has research expertise and activity in the fields of discrete probability, structural graph theory, computational combinatorics, game theory and percolation theory. The group is constituted of five associate professors, one professor emeritus, two research engineers and four PhD students. The group runs an active research seminar, with around twenty seminars a year, and receives frequent visits by international researchers, contributing to a dynamic and attractive research environment.

Duties and responsibilities
Research in extremal combinatorics, with a focus on Ramsey theory, graph discrepancy and Maker-Breaker games. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you may be offered teaching assignments not exceeding 20% of full-time employment.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or an equivalent foreign degree) in discrete mathematics. The doctoral degree must have been obtained a maximum of three years before the end of the application period, unless there are special circumstances, for example parental leave.

Applicants must have a strong background in discrete mathematics and research expertise in extremal combinatorics. In the assessment of applications, considerable weight will be given to publications in extremal combinatorics in leading scientific journals. Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English, and a well-developed ability to collaborate with others are also required.

Documented expertise in the fields of Maker-Breaker games, Ramsey theory and/or extremal graph theory will be deemed particularly meritorious.

How to apply
Your application should contain:

  • A cover letter  (maximum 3 pages) describing yourself, your background and the research areas and techniques in extremal combinatorics you have worked with. Your may also briefly describe your current research projects.
  • A Curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications and preprints.
  • Copies of (at most 4) publications, preprints or thesis chapters illustrating the scientific skills and competence relevant to the position.
  • Certified copies of grades and degree certificates or equivalent.
  • The contact details of two reference persons who are familiar with you, your qualifications and/or your scientific work.

You should apply via our online recruitment system by 2018-06-03 at the latest. You may log in and apply via the link at the bottom of this page.

Information
For more information, please contact Associate Professor Victor Falgas-Ravry, victor.falgas-ravry@umu.se or Associate Head of Department Professor Åke Brännström, ake.brannstrom@umu.se

Research at the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics is conducted within mathematics, mathematical statistics, mathematics education and computational mathematics. Important cooperation partners include the Umeå Institute of Technology, the biological, forestry and medical departments, Umeå School of Business and Economics, the University Hospital, and industry. We provide education at all levels with a particular focus on engineering and civil engineering programs.

For more information see Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Umeå
County Västerbottens län
Country Sweden
Reference number AN 2.2.1-886-18
Contact
  • Victor Falgas Ravry, universitetslektor, 090-7867802, victor.falgas-ravry@umu.se
  • Åke Brännström, professor, 090-7867862, ake.brannstrom@umu.se
Union representative
  • SACO, 090-786 53 65
  • SEKO, 090-786 52 96
  • ST, 090-786 54 31
Published 11.May.2018
Last application date 03.Jun.2018 11:59 PM CEST

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